take effect
idiomatic phrase
1
: to become operative
The new regulations will take effect next year.
2
: to begin producing an expected or intended effect or result
waiting for the drug to take effect
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Illinois legislators voted to delay for one year a ban on certain credit card fees that was set to take effect July 1 amid a legal challenge by banks.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Both of the new rates would take effect in January, if approved.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2025
The Supreme Court this month cleared the way for that ban to take effect.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
If approved, new exemptions will take effect for the next tax year.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Both of the new rates would take effect in January, if approved.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2025
The Supreme Court this month cleared the way for that ban to take effect.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
If approved, new exemptions will take effect for the next tax year.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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